As the holiday shopping season gets underway, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection issued an advisory with tips for consumers to protect themselves from scams and fraud.
Among other things, the advisory recommended that consumers buy only from reputable merchants; exercise caution when receiving unexpected calls or emails; monitor their credit card and financial statements; and use a credit card to pay for online purchases. It also cautioned consumers not to give out…